SINGAPORE, November 27, 2024 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced Justin Solomon has been appointed Head of TV News for Asia Pacific, assuming the role in early 2025.
Based in Singapore and reporting to Roshan Vaswani, Vice President of News and Partnerships, Solomon will oversee the APAC TV newsroom and editorial coverage from the region.
Solomon will join CNBC from his role at Bloomberg LP as the Managing Editor of TV for Asia in Hong Kong. With significant industry experience, Solomon has also held roles at CNN, NBC News and CNBC, where he worked as a Field Producer between 2006 and 2017, based in New Jersey.
“I’m delighted to have Justin join the team in Singapore, bringing with him extensive experience and a sharp instinct for identifying essential news,” said Vaswani. “Justin’s forward-thinking leadership will enhance our team’s capabilities, and he will be instrumental in driving collaboration and synergy within our teams across the region and globally.”
Solomon added “I am thrilled to return to CNBC, the very place where my journey in financial news began. This is an incredible opportunity to reconnect with a brand that has shaped my career. I look forward to contributing to the dynamic team in Asia and sharing the compelling stories of the region’s economy with a global audience.”
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